Politics & Government - 2 December 2007

In my particular region, police are famous for being arrogant and talking down to you. I guess they assume there is never payback. I happen to be in a profession where I am paid for jury service, and consequently I serve on a jury pretty much every year. For reasons that are not clear, most of the time I serve in a criminal case. And if the only evidence is the word of a cop, I vote not guilty. More then once, the jury is polled, and I am the only person to say not guilty. But I think 99% of the general public will just go along because they are programmed. I have an advanced degree and have never broken the law (except for traffic violations) in my life. If they want to change, then I will

By the way whenever you criticize the police, someone with an IQ of a bullfrog will say "Well, if you don't like police, don't call 911." That's a deal. Refund my money for police services, and stay out of my hair when I shoot the burglar.

2007-12-02 08:10:11 · 16 answers · asked by Jack Flanders 3 in Law & Ethics

More proof of how lobbyist know which party they can buy a lot easier:

Business Lobby Presses Agenda Before ’08 Vote
By ROBERT PEAR
Lobbyists are racing to secure a wide range of health, safety, labor and economic rules before President Bush leaves office.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/02/washington/02lobby.html?th&emc=th

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2007-12-02 08:08:29 · 8 answers · asked by mstrywmn 7 in Elections

what gives them the right to put everyone lives in danger? most are not good drivers and will hit the smaller cars.

2007-12-02 08:08:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

http://www.oxfam.org/en/files/pr022508_eu_sugar_scam.pdf

This article outlines how the EU oppresses thru economic means third world countries such as Mozambique.

2007-12-02 08:06:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-02 08:05:27 · 27 answers · asked by Watch it bub! 3 in Immigration

Gasoline, diesel, and even biofuels can carry a per gallon federal tax. Federal tax on fuel exceeds oil company profits on fuel. Revenue from fuel tax is a major source of income for the treasury.
Federal money is being spent to develop biofuels rather than hydrogen fuel cells, a cleaner form of energy. Our we losing out on better source of energy because it can't raise the same amount of tax revenue as crude oil?

2007-12-02 08:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by Overt Operative 6 in Politics

I know a lot of people seem to hate this guy and call him a liar, but yet I don't think I have ever heard what was it that was in that movie that was the bold face lie(s) he was supposed to have uttered.

I watched the film and it all seemed factual to me. It just seemed to mostly be a lot of behind the scene stuff that most americans did not know about because they were not reported greatly by the mainstream media. To me it looks like he is hated for simply telling what really really happened and really was going on. Why would americans hate a fellow citizen for speaking the truth about what is going in their government and on top of that call him a liar?

2007-12-02 08:03:05 · 15 answers · asked by ron j 1 in Politics

If an employee publicly spoke badly about new employee b/c of their terrible exp with them and the new employee found out, can the new employee sue? I know if a supervisor ever revealed if you were fired you can sue, but is the latter slander?

2007-12-02 08:02:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-02 08:02:32 · 9 answers · asked by ThisGuyRules 3 in Law & Ethics

us? And don't forget that nudity would give us all a reason to stay in good condition, and avoid obesity and bodies showing their age MAINLY because people neglect to exercise. Noone has to look bad, but clothes give us an excuse to neglect ourselves.

2007-12-02 07:57:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

What is your opinion of President Bush, the one that's in office now?

2007-12-02 07:57:00 · 33 answers · asked by krisymkk 2 in Politics

2007-12-02 07:56:55 · 17 answers · asked by Chris D 2 in Politics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7WJeqxuOfQ&feature=related

your thoughts please.

2007-12-02 07:56:34 · 9 answers · asked by TLB 5 in Immigration

we were talking about communism in my political science class, and that it would be great if you could actually get to true communism and not the crap, that happen in the soviet union, china, and cuba. with true communism there would be no need for a government.

do not say anything about china, cuba or soviet union just talk about communism and why no one can ever reach true communism

2007-12-02 07:55:34 · 7 answers · asked by youngandfly 1 in Politics

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.

2007-12-02 07:55:24 · 6 answers · asked by Bubba 6 in Politics

I've seen 'six shooters' fire accurately very fast.
Like in this video for example:
http://www.break.com/index/fastest_gun_in_the_west.html

Just wondering what people that have tried both have to say.

Another thing I've always wondered about is if with enough practice it is possible to fire a full automatic glock with the same accuracy as the six shooter does in this video.

2007-12-02 07:52:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-12-02 07:51:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Did Jimmy Carter give them to Hamas

For those of you that are John Kerry supporters I chose to write Army Intelegence instead of CIA to show my solidarity.

2007-12-02 07:51:56 · 4 answers · asked by whirling W dervish 2 in Politics

Continues to solicit and collect funds on the internet are they a corrupt individual?

2007-12-02 07:51:03 · 6 answers · asked by MY NAME MICHELLE I HATE AMERICA 5 in Politics

The United States is preparing to upset the elections in Venezuela and kill Hugo Chavez!

2007-12-02 07:51:02 · 7 answers · asked by Richard Neva 2 in Elections

Can anyone name one Govt. program that doesn't run over budget, is actually accountable and doesn't waste taxpayers money?

(FYI: The GOP has gotten almost as bad as the Dems/libs)

2007-12-02 07:49:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Re: Iraq. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

2007-12-02 07:47:08 · 14 answers · asked by Lou B 4 in Military

As black people commit 70% of gun and street crime isn't it time we made them pay extra tax to help pay for the police? Likewise Polish people and East Europeans control large parts of the illegal prostitute and sex industry, they should pay loads of extra tax as well.
We could have a black tax (like a green tax) and another Pole tax?

2007-12-02 07:43:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I am for democrats...and will do anything to get a democrat in office this time. Almost anything..ha..ha..lets not take this out of control ..I am being serious. I want Hillary Clinton Or if not her John Edwards. I would like to know someones view on who they want or dont want and why.

2007-12-02 07:41:38 · 21 answers · asked by happygirl49221 4 in Elections

that is .........if the Venezuelan people are dumb enough to appoint a dictator for life.

2007-12-02 07:39:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

" Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are set to consider a proposed ban on spanking children in the commonwealth. " I just read in the newspaper.

The problem is the current law does not say or guide about what’s prohibited and what’s not!
So people that violate are findind holes in this law and does who just want to give a few "slaps" are being punished.

Now we have " brats" yelling at grocery stores and cursing parents. I dont have any kids but I feel like telling them: Make whatever needs to make this kid quiet!!!!

Other situation was a friend of mine has a 15 year old that told her mother that she would call the cops or tell the school that she was being " spanked" if she couldnt get what she wanted..

How far we are going with this?

2007-12-02 07:38:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

reminder: China missle scandle, tebetan monkpayoffs, whitewater,failed to kill binlauden ( 9 ) times. impeached for pergery, lied to the american people. nafta, gaft. screwed the labor unions.blackhawk down no responce. spinless socialist liar. thousands of people lost millions of dollars because of the clinton ressesion.

2007-12-02 07:37:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-02 07:33:59 · 11 answers · asked by razor 5 in Other - Politics & Government

I see that not only the U.S. has this problem, but European nations as well. Surely we all can't be wrong for opposing criminalty. Are we? Why do people feel they can disrespect our nations?

2007-12-02 07:32:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Switzerland has a form of this. http://www.grinningplanet.com/2004/11-11/direct-democracy-plutocracy-article.htm For those who think your once in a blue moon vote has some sort of effective power! http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/hackingdemocracy/interview_filmmakers.html

2007-12-02 07:32:13 · 13 answers · asked by bulabate 6 in Other - Politics & Government